Learn · Idioms Action & Reaction
Backfire
B2Meaning
To have an unexpected and undesired effect.
Example sentences
His plan to surprise her backfired spectacularly.
The marketing campaign backfired and damaged the company's reputation.
Learn · Idioms Action & Reaction
To have an unexpected and undesired effect.
His plan to surprise her backfired spectacularly.
The marketing campaign backfired and damaged the company's reputation.